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Global Learning Competencies
Branford Public Schools prepares its students to succeed in the interdependent global society. BPS scholars are --
Effective Communicators and Collaborators
- Clearly and coherently conveys written, verbal, & digital information designed for different audiences
- Exchanges & evaluates ideas to achieve a common objective
- Actively listens and appropriately contributes
- Values other people’s perspectives & learns from them
Self-Directed Learners
- Pursue interests & curiosities, learning to learn
- Expresses creativity & innovation, considering and pursuing novel ideas and solutions
- Designs, implements, perseveres, & assesses personal learning goals
- Demonstrates effective time management, self-regulation, and responsibility
Critical Thinkers
- Uses flexible approaches & strategies to evaluate information & arguments
- Changes thinking based on new learning or experiences
- Develops the ability to question, reason & problem solve
- Meaningful knowledge construction: acquires & synthesizes information to solve problems & draw conclusions
Active, Well-Rounded Citizens
- A global perspective, understands and appreciates diversity
- Embraces the importance of civic & social responsibilities
- Maintains strong interpersonal relationships
- Demonstrates empathy & kindness for diverse perspectives and world views